Table saw help

[bmk-max]

I use my table saw mostly for making picture frames as a hobby. When I need two sides @ 45 miters the same length, 30 inch or longer, what can I use for a stop to make them the same? Any replies apppreciated. Thank you.

[tom]

A block of wood clamped to the fence? You don't say what you're using to run the pieces through, like a sled or a mitre guage, or tilting the blade or whatever. There's a wealth of knowledge in the archives of this newsgroup, too. Check it out. Tom

[bmk-max]

Tom, thanks for the reply. I'm using the mitre. Still need a way to cut

2 lengths the same. Need another idea. Thanks.

[Art Greenberg]

Use a miter sled, with a stop fixed to the fence(s).

[Guess who]

A hobby should be fun. Get the right equipment, or set up a jig. I've only seen it once, but a guy I knew had a cast iron [really well made] setup. He ran it along the miter guide slot, turn it a notch for the other piece and they fit every time. They didn't have to be bang on, just bang on with each other to form 90 degrees.

[bmk-max]

Not familar with a miter sled. Could you please explain? Thanks.

[Art Greenberg]

Google is your friend. I've put a few of the results of s simple search here. I'm sure you can find more.

[fredfighter]

Google for "crosscut sled". Do an image search.

Imagine putting a 45 degree angle fence on it. Make that fence long enough to use a stop to cut consistent lengths.

Google for "miter sled".

[wood_newbie]

Three steps:

1. Got to this site: and buy the item you see pictured.
2. Take your existing mitre guage and melt it down.
3. Sell that to a scrap dealer. You will never use it again.

Standard disclaimer: No affiliation other than customer.

[keith_nuttle]

I cheat. I cut each side slightly longer than I need. I pair them and fasten them together I then trim each pair to the proper lenght, remove the fasteners and place them on the oposite sides. I use to use small nails but find that staples work just as well and don't leave as big of holes in the frame.

I use a square miter gauge as found at Rockler with an extended face.

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[Dave Balderstone]

What about double-sided tape?

[bmk-max]

Just a thank you to all that replied to my question on a stop for getting 2 lengths the same with a miter. Great ideas. Thanks guys.